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How The End Of The American Airlines – JetBlue Partnership Works For Customers

by Gary Leff on July 23, 2023

Jul 23 2023

The court wasn’t looking to impose a ‘bait and switch’. The airlines initially argued for a long wind-down of the partnership, to which the government objected. The position of American and JetBlue was, our IT systems aren’t set up to base benefits and mileage-earning on date of ticket purchase rather than date flown. So they couldn’t just grandfather old tickets.

That wasn’t flying as a reason to prolong the partnership. Instead what the two airlines came up with eliminating the ability to add each others’ frequent flyer account numbers to reservations.

The “American Airlines Credit Card” Will No Longer Be Accepted For Payment Online By American Airlines

by Gary Leff on July 22, 2023

Jul 22 2023

Did you know that American Airlines has its own credit card, aside from the Barclays and Citibank-issued AAdvantage cards?

The American Airlines Credit Card stopped taking applications in May. It’s a credit card used only for purchases with American. In other words, it’s a store card like a Macy’s credit card or a Best Buy card.

American Airlines Employee Killed By Poorly-Maintained Tug, Tried To Call It A Suicide

by Gary Leff on July 22, 2023

Jul 22 2023

The tug had “several mechanical issues” including brake faillure. It collided into a guardrail 10 days earlier. On this day the employee started to push back an aircraft, but the tug went faster than usual. It veered right. And the 14-ton vehicle crashed near gate 24 and pinned the man between the vehicle and the jetbridge. One 911 call suggested that the vehicle’s accelerator pedal got stuck.

Tug had been “marked out of service numerous times for failed brakes” it reportedly was not serviced and continued to be used. Maintenance of the vehicle is “managed by Menzies Airlines.”

4 Reasons American Airlines Is Headed For A Disastrous Third Quarter

by Gary Leff on July 21, 2023

Jul 21 2023

J.P. Morgan’s Jamie Baker points out that American Airlines has provided guidance that their third quarter operating margin will decline by over 700 basis points, and that American hasn’t done this poorly outside of Covid in the last thirteen years – and they’re guiding to performance over 800 basis points worse than Delta. And they don’t explain what’s going on.

Two Reasons American Airlines Believes They Can Still Make It In New York Without JetBlue

by Gary Leff on July 20, 2023

Jul 20 2023

During their second quarter earnings call, Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja explained why they believe they’ll still succeed in New York, without their alliance with JetBlue.

What An American Airlines Flight Attendant Strike Would Look Like

by Gary Leff on July 19, 2023

Jul 19 2023

American Airlines flight attendants will vote to authorize a strike next week. The union is demanding 35% raises, up to $95 per hour plus 6% annual bumps and additional increases based on what pilots are given. They aren’t going to get this. And that leaves negotiations at an impasse.

American Airlines Has Been Weighing Passenger Carry On Bags At The Gate. Here’s Why.

by Gary Leff on July 14, 2023

Jul 14 2023

It can be jarring to be told to weighh your carry on as you’re about to board, not just put it in the sizer to make sure its measurements are compliant. But it’s all part of updating data for safety.

Thanks To Credit Card Points, Top Status Members At American Airlines No Longer Know How To Fly

by Gary Leff on July 14, 2023

Jul 14 2023

Since a majority of miles are earned via credit card, and American’s U.S. co-brands earn 1 Loyalty Point per dollar spent, a lot of status is being generated by credit card.

And that means not just more people earning status overall than before, but different people earning status.

Whoops: Citibank’s AAdvantage Executive Card Will Reward Spending On Barclays AAdvantage Products

by Gary Leff on July 13, 2023

Jul 13 2023

The update to the premium Citi AAdvantage Executive product which goes into effect July 23 seems like a step backwards for consumers. But it’s a step backwards for Citibank, also.

American Airlines Tells Woman It Is “Common Courtesy” To Cover Up While Breastfeeding